Key Takeaway
Birch River Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It has 253 violations on record (83 S&S) and $166K in proposed penalties. Operated by ICG Eastern LLC.
Birch River Mine
Operator: ICG Eastern LLC
Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc
Location: Cowen, Webster County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 253 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2021 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/24/2021 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/23/2020 | 77.1103(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/23/2020 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $351 |
| 06/16/2020 | 71.402(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/13/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/14/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 03/16/2016 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/30/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 04/17/2012 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/10/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/08/2012 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/01/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/01/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/27/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/27/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/27/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/27/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/19/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 10/19/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 127 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 311d lost |
| 10/29/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 12/20/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/16/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/03/2010 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/02/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/13/2010 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/28/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 06/07/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 5d restricted |
| 04/21/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 138 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2021 | 01/11/2022 | 35.50 | 1 |
| 08/31/2021 | 08/31/2021 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 06/10/2021 | 06/28/2021 | 55.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2021 | 06/10/2021 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/30/2021 | 03/30/2021 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 12/29/2020 | 02/01/2021 | 29.00 | 2 |
| 12/15/2020 | 12/15/2020 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/29/2020 | 10/29/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2020 | 09/23/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2020 | 09/08/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Birch River Mine have?
Birch River Mine has 253 MSHA violations on record, of which 83 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $166K.
What type of mine is Birch River Mine?
Birch River Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Birch River Mine?
According to MSHA records, Birch River Mine has 127 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Birch River Mine?
Birch River Mine is operated by ICG Eastern LLC and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607945.